My father is verbally & mentally abusive. Physically w/ my mom but not me. I have resided w/ my gparents for the last 2 months w/ no support from my parents. Now they are forcing me to return home. I am 16 what can I do? I want to emancipate but it requires for me to be self supportive. I am attending highschool and babysit on weekends. I do not make enough to completely support myself. There were 3 cps reports on my father about abusive but none stuck. My mom was divorcing my father but she went back 2 months ago. I need help please advice.
2006-06-13 07:53:53 · 6 answers · asked by vannad 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Wow, ok this ones close to home. First you need to get a job, and find a place to stay. Babysitting isn't going to cut it, unless you babysit george lucas' kids, and I doubt you do. Taco Bell, McDonalds, anything and work as many hours as you can. Actually, I had to get two jobs, one on the weekdays, one on the weekends, and I went to HS during the day. finding a place will be hard. Ask your friends if they know anyone looking to rent a room since you are not going to be able to afford your own apartment, that will be your best option. Start scoping the papers for rooms for rent, and buy a big knife incase the person renting the room is a psyco.
If your parents are the kind that will call you in as a runaway if you try to do this, you will need to go through with the emancipation, which requires time and money, although you can get representation with a court appointed lawyer for free, you will still have to pay court costs..CPS is worthless, my mom had many many many reports against her and they never did anything, they are too busy, understaffed and underpaid to give a **** about you.
Tell your parents you want to live on your own, see what they say.
If they try to fight it, your pretty much screwed, however, if you tell them like this is whats going to happen and there is nothing they can do about it, then maybe they won't care..sounds to me like they don't give a hoot where you are or what you are doing, so it's time to take responsiblity for yourself and your needs...good luck it's going to be really hard
2006-06-13 08:03:31 · answer #1 · answered by violet1656 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the laws in your specific state or province. Most teens can not be emancipated without a full time job and good marks in school (this proves to the court you are mature enough to be on your own). I would suggest consulting with your local DCFS and see if they have some suggestions for you. If they dont they can help your Grandparents get permanent custody of you due to the abusive nature of your parents.
2006-06-13 08:01:29 · answer #2 · answered by hockey_kisses 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Find an attorney to help you free of charge
2. explain your circumstance to a judge
3. have your custody turned over to your grandparents until your self supporting or 18 which ever comes first
i went through something similar but i was self supporting and was able to be emancipated at 16. Good luck
2006-06-13 08:00:27 · answer #3 · answered by muffasa0 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something else you may want to consider. What happens if you get sick? WIthout health insurance and being an emancipated minor you may get yourself in a real financial mess. That financial problem will be your parents or legal guardian if you don't emancipate.
2006-06-13 08:20:21 · answer #4 · answered by Carp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't hurt to go to family court and apply for emancipation. If your grandparents will vouch for you in court, it may work. Give it a try.
2006-06-13 07:59:44 · answer #5 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You call Child Protective Services in your area and talk to a counselor, see if they can put you in foster care. It might not be much better in foster care but it might keep you out of the house.
2006-06-13 08:00:11 · answer #6 · answered by Pete 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋